Detached House
An infrequent opportunity to acquire a spacious detached cottage style residence of character, immediately adjoining the Trent & Mersey Canal and bridge 49 on the fringe of the village, with views over to the cricket field.
The property possesses significant character and extends to two reception rooms, living kitchen, large utility room, ground floor bathroom and four bedrooms (two inter-connected) plus an occasional fifth bedroom/nursery/ study. The property is particularly well placed for ease of access onto the A38, not many minutes drive from the Lichfield/Sutton Coldfield area, as well as Burton and Derby with other centres further afield.
The property enjoys gas central heating with a modern combination boiler and is mostly uPVC double glazed. Rooms are generally well proportioned, and the house offers real potential. in more detail it comprises the following
Enclosed Rear Entrance Conservatory Type Porch
With central heating radiator, leading into
Kitchen 12'6" to recess x 12'
With stainless steel sink unit, base cupboard units with work surfaces, wall cupboards, central heating radiator and walk in pantry off.
Side Hall
With fitted cupboards.
Bathroom
With a three piece suite having electric shower fitting over bath and central heating radiator.
Side Entrance Porch
With half glazed sides, large walk in store place off, external door.
Inner Hall
With stairs to first floor.
Utility
With stainless steel sink unit and gas fired wall mounted combination central heating boiler.
Dining Room 12' x 8'10"
With uPVC double glazed bow window overlooking canal, central heating radiator and French door to side garden.
Splendid Lounge 18'2" plus chimney recess x 12'
With exposed beams to ceiling, stone fireplace with fitted gas fire, two central heating radiators, uPVC double glazed bow window overlooking canal.
Front Hall/Study 12' x 5'11"
With uPVC double glazed bow window to front, and additional window to side elevation, external door.
Stairs to First Floor
With a wrap-round landing and central heating radiator.
Bedroom (over dining room) 12'4" x 9'2"
With central heating radiator and uPVC double glazed window to south side.
Bedroom (over kitchen) 12' x 10' plus depth of fitted wardrobes
Having windows to front and rear elevations and central heating radiator.
Bedroom (over sitting room) 12' x 9'7"
With uPVC double glazed window and access through to (could be partitioned)
Bedroom (over sitting room) 15'5" x 12'
Having windows to two elevations and central heating radiator.
Box Room/Nursery/Potential Study, not measured and not full head height
Having uPVC double glazed window and built in shelved cupboard.
Outside
Enclosed paved garden area with shrubs having gate to tow path at front and access gate with right of way over adjoining pub car park to rear.
Attached summerhouse/shed, separate store, separate wc, external water tap.
From the approach road double gates access a deep car port with cold water tap.
Shrub border to front adjoining canal tow path plus a small fenced and surfaced area to front and side.
Directions
If approaching from the A38 leave, leave at Alrewas and follow the signs for Kings Bromley. Ignoring the first right hand turn into the village, continue for a further quarter of a mile and take the second right hand turn which is Kings Bromley Road. Proceed for 200 yards and turn right immediately before the Indian restaurant. Follow the drive towards the bridge and the property will be found on the left hand side.
Vendors Solicitors/Licensed Conveyancers
Talbot & Co, 148 High Street, Burton on Trent, Staffs DE14 1JY telephone 01283 564716
Tenure
Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.
Conditions Of Sale
The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of the auctioneers and vendors solicitors/licensed conveyancers seven days prior to sale and the purchaser shall be deemed to have knowledge of same whether inspected or not. Any questions relating to them must be raised prior to 11.30 am. Prospective purchasers are advised to check with the auctioneers before the sale that the property is neither sold or withdrawn.
The purchaser will also be deemed to have read and understood the auction conduct notes printed within the sale catalogue.
Note
Prospective purchasers will need to register within the auction room before the sale commences. Two items of identity will be required together with an indication of how a contractual deposit will be paid. We do not take cash or credit card deposits.
The sale of each lot is subject to a buyers contract handling fee of £495 (inc VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer.
FOR SALE BY AUCTION: THURSDAY 29TH MARCH 2012
AT PRIDE PARK STADIUM, DERBY
COMMENCING AT 11.30AM
Historic canal side detached cottage of character
Gas centrally heated, mostly double glazed, 4 plus bedroomed accommodation
Unique accommodation abutting canal tow path and Bagnall Lock
Scope for some upgrading and improvement, immense potential
